Also known as: Mr. Boadu · Mr Boadu
Former NPP General Secretary seeking party's National Chairmanship, leading 2026 race with 27% support.
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Joy Online
… Five aspirants have picked forms for the National Chairman position, including former National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko, former General Secretary John Boadu, former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, and Sammy Crabbe. …
Wontumi to file nomination for NPP National Chairman position on August 27 despite 20-year prison sentenceJoy Online
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has emerged as the frontrunner in the party’s National Chairman race, according to a new survey by Global InfoAnalytics. …
John Boadu leads NPP National Chairman race with 27% — Global InfoAnalyticsJoy Online
A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has pledged to work to ensure that the party’s 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, wins the next general election. …
John Boadu pledges support to make Bawumia Ghana’s next PresidentJoy Online
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, is set to embark on a nationwide engagement tour aimed at strengthening party unity, reconnecting with grassroots structures and preparing the party for the 2028 general elections. …
John Boadu begins nationwide tour as he eyes NPP national chair position ahead of 2028 electionThe Ghanaian Times
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has declared his support for the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing him as a political prisoner. …
John Boadu declares support for Chairman Wontumi, calls for calm among NPP supportersJoy Online
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has thrown his weight behind the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing him as a “Political Prisoner” following his conviction and imprisonme …
John Boadu backs Wontumi, urges party supporters to remain calm after convictionJoy Online
… When hope seemed to be fading, the National Executive Committee and the National Council turned to John Boadu to help restore order, strengthen the party’s structures, and provide steady organisational leadership as Acting General Secretary together with his substantive role as N …
The Tested Leader for a Defining Moment; John Boadu has done it before; he’ll do it againThe Chronicle
… John Boadu reached 61.4% in 2016. Kodua’s 32% is 12.7 points below the next worst post-1996 performance, by Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie who secured 44.7% in 2012. …
NPP Records See JFK As Worst General Secretary In Party’s HistoryJoy Online
Former General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has formally declared his intention to contest for the party’s National Chairmanship position ahead of the NPP’s upcoming national executive elections. …
John Boadu declares bid for NPP National Chairmanship after meeting Minority CaucusJoy Online
… The National Organisers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) portfolio in the last at least 12 years has been held by Alhaji Moctar Bamba (before 2014), John Boadu (2014–2017), Sammi Awuku (2018–2022) and Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), July 2022 till date. …
LUV FACT CHECK: Was the suspended GRIDCo CEO retained from the Akufo-Addo era and did he serve as NPP National Organiser?Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), convicted of illegal mining and serving a 20-year prison sentence, will file his nomination for the NPP National Chairman position on August 27, 2026. His campaign team says he should be able to pursue the party's established candidacy processes, though a legal team has applied for bail pending his appeal.
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Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), convicted of illegal mining and serving a 20-year prison sentence, will file his nomination for the NPP National Chairman position on August 27, 2026. His campaign team says he should be able to pursue the party's established candidacy processes, though a legal team has applied for bail pending his appeal.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Global InfoAnalytics survey shows former NPP General Secretary John Boadu leading the party's National Chairman race with 27% support, ahead of former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko (15%) and former National Chairman Paul Afoko (10%). However, 47% of respondents remain undecided, leaving the contest open.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu, a former NPP General Secretary seeking the party's National Chairmanship, has pledged to work to ensure that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's 2028 presidential candidate, wins the next general election. Boadu cited his track record of supporting previous party leaders and said his experience positions him to mobilise grassroots support and strengthen the party ahead of 2028.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Aspiring National Chairman John Boadu is embarking on a nationwide engagement tour starting in the Oti Region to strengthen party unity, reconnect with grassroots structures, and prepare the NPP for the 2028 general elections. He plans to meet with regional and constituency executives, party wings, and other members to outline his vision and emphasise the need for unity and discipline.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has declared support for Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, calling him a political prisoner and urging party members to remain calm and united. The NPP leadership is pursuing legal and constitutional means to secure Boasiako's release.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has expressed support for Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi), who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for illegal mining offences on the Samreboi concession. Boadu called him a "Political Prisoner" and urged NPP members to remain united while the party pursues legal challenge to the High Court's decision.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues the New Patriotic Party must choose a National Chairman with prior party management experience to unite the party and work harmoniously with the Flagbearer ahead of the 2028 election, emphasizing that party leadership requires tested experience rather than experimentation.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Social media data characterizes Justin Frimpong Kodua as the worst General Secretary in NPP history, citing the party's parliamentary performance: 88 seats in 2024 out of 276, representing its lowest seat count in 28 years and a loss of 49 seats from the 2020 election. The 2024 result delivered 32% of total seats, the worst since 1996 when the NPP held 33.5% of seats.
3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairmanship ahead of upcoming national executive elections, telling the NPP Minority Caucus that experienced leadership is needed to protect the party's 87 parliamentary seats and reclaim constituencies lost to the NDC ahead of the 2028 general elections.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The GRIDCo CEO has been asked to step aside pending investigation into a fire at the Akosombo substation that knocked out an estimated 720 to 1,000 megawatts from Ghana's national grid. The incident has created an immediate deficit of about 1,000 MW, approximately one-fifth of Ghana's average peak demand.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →